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Welcome to the MTSC!About UsTransportation safety advocates and professionals across Maine founded the Transportation Safety Coalition (MTSC) for the purpose of improving the safety of Maine roadways and byways. Read more... 
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Top NewsNews Brief: Maine's Crash Fatalities Up Slightly in 2009
(From Steve McCausland, Department of Public Safety) In 2009 there were 159 traffic fatalities, three more than in 2008, which had the lowest total since 1959. Posted on Jan 05 2010
Distracted Driving (WCSH 6 features and Jay Middle School) Click 'read more' for full winning update!
WCSH-6 has run a series of feature stories on Distracted Driving including one follow-up segment that covers the activity of a group from Jay Middle School that used this topic as a Lego League project. MTSC members were a resource to this team's efforts. Thanks to AAA, DVD's of the first 3 segments (does not include the Jay Middle School segment) are available for free by emailing a request to dvdrequest@wcsh6.com 6 chicks and a dude Lego League team with teacher Rob Taylor. Story can be seen at: http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=111992&catid=2 THIS JUST IN (December 14, 2009) : Jay/ Six Chicks and a Dude win the State Championship! Posted on Dec 10 2009
Introducing “Survive Your Drive” - Maine’s Highway Safety Campaign!
Introducing “Survive Your Drive” – Maine’s Highway Safety Campaign! The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety has developed a powerful campaign to help make our highways safer. The effort addresses four main priorities – drunk driving, safety belt usage, teen safety and speeding. Of course, we are always working to enhance child, pedestrian and motorcycle safety as well. FMI: www.Surviveyourdrive.org/
Posted on Nov 17 2009
Items of InterestThe Iris Network and ACB have a new PSA
The Iris Network and ACB have developed a new PSA to remind all road users about visually impaired pedestrian safety issues. You can view the video at: (It is also linked at our 'Visually Impaired Resouces' safety link) Posted on Jan 04 2010
Operation Lifesaver has two new PSA's
There are two new distracted driving public service announcements that have been produced and made availalble by Operation Lifesaver. They are posted at the MTSC website - go to 'Safety Links' on the left side of MTSC's home page, and then click on the 'RailRoad' set of links.
Posted on Dec 28 2009
Teens and Parents
Posted on Jan 11 2009
Maine's Multi-Agency Safety Ads
Posted on Jan 11 2009
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